1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (345 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantis. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1996 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1996 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Cadillac | Marcos |
| Model | Eldorado | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2290 mm |
